World’s longest monkey tapeworm found in 10-year-old boy from Kurunegala

Reportedly, the world’s longest Bertiella worm (70cm) or commonly known as Monkey Tapeworm, belonging to the Bertiella genus—a tapeworm which rarely infects humans was found in a young boy from Kurunegala, the Medical Research Institute (MRI) revealed on Monday.

Nearly 4,000 locations issued red notices during dengue eradication drive

Health officials have issued red notices to nearly 4,000 locations as part of a special dengue eradication programme conducted from May 19 to 24 across 15 districts.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage granted bail

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage was released on bail today in connection with the controversial importation of a contaminated shipment of organic fertilizer.

Clarification on viral video of assault on tourist in Weligama

Police issued a clarification regarding a viral video circulating on social media, which shows a Sri Lankan man assaulting a foreign national.

Why are foreigners still allowed to run unlawful businesses, jobs in SL?

A rising number of foreign nationals, mainly from countries such as Israel , India , Russia and Ukraine,continue to be involved in business operations and jobs using visas issued in violation of guidelines stipulated by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the Daily Mirror learns.

Do not panic, bikinis allowed

Police denied reports that a new law has been introduced in Arugam Bay banning locals and foreigners from wearing bikinis in public places.

SJB organiser Ashoka Sepala Anagipura resigns

Ashoka Sepala Anagipura, the Co- Electoral Organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for the Nuwara Eliya District and former Mayor of the Lidula Urban Council in Talawakelle, has announced his resignation.

IMF ties SL board review to electricity tariffs, financing commitments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the timing of its Executive Board meeting to approve Sri Lanka’s next tranche of funding, under the Extended Fund Facility, would depend on the government’s ability to deliver on key reform commitments, including the electricity tariff adjustments.

Duminda Dissanayake arrested

Former Anuradhapura District MP Duminda Dissanayake has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division this morning over the recovery of a gold-plated T56 weapon from the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo.

’’No beds, no rights’’: UK woman held over £1.2m Kush haul cries foul in Sri Lanka jail

Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department yesterday has denied claims of mistreatment made by a British woman who was remanded on drug charges, insisting she is being treated in accordance with prison regulations and is not entitled to any special privileges.

Supreme Court overturns PCoI findings against former Solicitor General

The Supreme Court today quashed the findings, report and recommendations made by the Presidential Commission on Political Victimisation (PCoI) in relation to former Solicitor General Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe, President’s Counsel.

No more Prabakaran’s salt: Handunnetti tells Archchuna

A heated argument erupted between Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetti and Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna in Parliament over the salt issue.

Suspended sentence imposed on Sakvithi, his wife

Chandana Weerakumara, also known as Sakvithi Ranasinghe and his wife Kumari Anuradhani were convicted by Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabandige for operating a company in the Nugegoda area between November 1, 2006 and September 11, 2008, in violation of the Finance Companies Act.

Top Norwegian experts warn against investment in petroleum exploration

In the wake of the Sri Lankan government preparing for offshore petroleum exploration , a leading Norwegian expert in the field , said that it is a risky investment when the world is moving towards renewable energy sources more and more.

SriLankan Airlines begins cabin crew recruitment, draws 12,000 applicants

SriLankan Airlines has launched a major recruitment drive to bolster its cabin crew team, drawing nearly 12,000 applications in response to a public call for candidates. The initiative aligns with the airline’s expansion plans amid rising passenger demand and growth in emerging markets.

Some 712 politicians have taken over lands in Nuwara Wewa reserves

Some 712 politicians have taken over lands belonging to the Nuwara Wewa reserve in Anuradhapura and had constructed houses and hotels with swimming pools, Deputy Minister Susil Ranasinghe told Parliament today.

Garment factory in Katunayake FTZ shuts down indefinitely, 2,000 jobs at risk

The NEXT apparel manufacturing factory, a long-standing apparel exporter in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone (FTZ), has closed its operations indefinitely as of yesterday (20), leaving around 2,000 employees in uncertainty.

Parliament, Independence Square and Presidential Secretariat buildings declared in need of urgent repair

Three of Sri Lanka’s most iconic government buildings - the Parliament Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the Old Parliament Building at Galle Face (now the Presidential Secretariat), and Independence Square in Colombo 7 - have been officially identified as requiring significant maintenance and structural upgrades.

NPP confident Vraie Balthazaar will be sworn in as CMC Mayor

The National People’s Power (NPP) today expressed confidence that it will form an administration in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) where Vraie Cally Balthazaar will be sworn in as the new Mayor, Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala told Parliament today.

Harini receives death threats via email: Minister

An investigation has already begun over a death threat on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya via gmail, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Another foreign loan project gathering dust in SL

The Oluvil Port, another loan project implemented in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, has now turned out to be another white elephant remaining idle for a dozen years, and the current government is now at a loss to determine ways to make it economically viable somehow, the Daily Mirror learns.

Racism raising its ugly head again in North, South for the sake of power: President

Racism has begun to raise its ugly head again in the North and the South for the sake of power, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Mahindananda remanded

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage was remanded till May 26 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali over allegations of causing a loss of over Rs. 13 million to the government by importing a shipment of organic fertilizer contaminated with harmful bacteria and pathogens.

Troop of monkeys invade Wildlife DG’s residence

A troop of monkeys have reportedly been causing disturbances at the residence of the Acting Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), located in the Kaduwela area.

Economic stability in region, for countries like SL, dependent on security - Indian High Commissioner

In the wake of Operation Sindoor, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in an interview with Daily Mirror, said that economic stability in the region, especially for countries like Sri Lanka, is dependent on security.

Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge

A huge Mexican Navy training ship has been damaged after crashing into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge during a festive visit to the US.

CEB seeks 18.3% power tariff increase

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sought a power tariff increase of 18.3 percent from June to December 2025.

Govt, opposition in race against time to capture local authorities

The government and the opposition are in a race against time to rope in members to form administrations at the local authorities – Municipal Councils, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya Sabhas- where a single party has been unable to secure 50 per cent or more of membership at the May 6th election.

Government will not accept sending migrant workers to Israeli-held Palestinian lands: Bimal

The government will not accept sending of migrant workers to places in Palestine which are held by Israel, Minister Bimal Ratnayake said.

Court rejects Bribery Commission’s request to re-remand of Chamara Sampath

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court a short while ago rejected the request made by the Bribery Commission to cancel the bail granted to Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake and to have him remanded again in connection with financial irregularities he allegedly committed during his tenure as a member of the Uva Provincial Council in 2016.